Player Outlook
Only the Bears scored fewer Fantasy points than the Raiders in 2022. They set out to fix that by adding Marcus Epps, David Long and Robert Spillane in free agency. Then they used their first round pick on pass rusher Tyree Wilson. While they should be better in 2023, we still don't believe they'll be good enough to be a top-20 unit. At best, they'll be a streamer against the league's worst offenses.

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  • Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Gets questionable tag

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    Hobbs is considered questionable for Sunday's contest against the Chargers due to an ankle injury. It is unclear when Hobbs injured his ankle, but he popped up on the injury report Friday with a limited workload. Jakorian Bennett and David Long would be candidates to replace him at corner opposite Marcus Peters if he does not ultimately get the green light. More clarity on his status should come Sunday morning.
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  • Raiders' Maxx Crosby: Status up in the air

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    Crosby (knee) is officially questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers. Crosby bounced back from a DNP Thursday with a full practice to close out the week. His status Sunday will likely depend on how he is feeling closer to kickoff. Tyree Wilson would be the likely candidate to replace him at defensive end if he cannot give it a go.
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  • Raiders' Curtis Bolton: Missing Sunday

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    Bolton (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Los Angeles, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports. The 27-year-old didn't practice all week after suffering a knee injury during the Raiders' Week 3 loss to the Steelers, so it's no surprise that he won't be suiting up this Sunday. Amari Burney is likely to see an uptick in work as a rotational linebacker with Bolton missing time.
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  • Raiders' Chandler Jones: Arrested in Las Vegas

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    Jones was arrested late Thursday in Las Vegas for two violations of a domestic temporary restraining order, Andrew Groover of NFL.com reports. The 33-year-old Jones hasn't played with the Raiders this season and has been away from the team since early September following a series of posts on his social media that were critical of ownership, the front office and coaching staff. He was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list Sept. 20, with the Raiders having referred to Jones' situation as a private matter. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the league is aware of Jones' arrest and is "closely monitoring the matter" while remaining in "constant communication with the Raiders."
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  • Raiders' Maxx Crosby: Downgraded to DNP on Thursday

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    Crosby (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. It's a downgrade for Crosby after he was limited Wednesday, so this bears watching Friday and into the weekend. The potential of Crosby being out against Justin Herbert and the Chargers would definitely be felt Sunday if he can't go.
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  • Raiders' Maxx Crosby: Limited in practice Wednesday

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    Crosby (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. It's a new issue for the star edge rusher, and we'll have to note his participation levels the remainder of the week ahead of Sunday's Week 4 date with the division rival Chargers. Crosby has 15 tackles and a pair of sacks through three games.
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  • Raiders' Maxx Crosby: Logs sack in loss

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    Crosby recorded three tackles (one solo) and one sack in Sunday's 23-18 loss to the Steelers. Besides his sack, which brought his total up to two on the year, Crosby was relatively quiet. His low production came even though he was on the field for 57 defensive snaps (95 percent) plus five on special teams (17 percent). He will look to get more active in Week 4 when the Raiders take on the Chargers.
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  • Raiders' Robert Spillane: Active in loss

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    Spillane recorded seven tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 23-18 loss to the Steelers. Spillane is up to 28 tackles total through three games. Perhaps even more impressive, he has been on the field for all 202 defensive snaps this season. The linebacker also saw some special teams work against Pittsburgh, as was on the field for seven snaps (24 percent). Next up for him and the Raiders is a matchup with the Chargers in Los Angeles.
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  • Raiders' Divine Deablo: Productive in win

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    Deablo recorded eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 23-18 loss to the Steelers. Deablo's eight tackles were good enough for a team-high, and he is now up to 27 total through three games. He was on the field for 50 defensive snaps (83 percent) and five on special teams (17 percent). The linebacker will look to continue racking up tackles in Sunday's Week 4 game against the Chargers.
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  • Raiders' Curtis Bolton: Won't return to SNF

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    Bolton (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Steelers. Bolton had one solo tackle before getting hurt in the first half. The linebacker's next chance to suit up will come in Week 4 against the Chargers.
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  • Raiders' Tyree Wilson: Set to play Sunday night

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    Wilson (illness) is active for Sunday's contest against the Steelers. Wilson battled through an illness this week that saw him miss practice Wednesday and Thursday, though he was able to get in a limited session Friday. Wilson hasn't had an explosive start to his pro career and has registered just three tackles in two games so far this season.
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  • Raiders' Tyree Wilson: Likely to play

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    Wilson (illness) is expected to play Sunday against the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Wilson maintains the questionable tag, missed practice Wednesday and Thursday and was a limited participant Friday. The seventh overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft has just one pressure and three tackles through two games. Wilson will look to get on track in a starting role in Week 3.
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  • Raiders' Bilal Nichols: Good to go vs. Steelers

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    Nichols (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game versus the Steelers, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports. Nichols was forced out of Week 2 at Buffalo with a hamstring injury, but he recovered in time to suit up for Week 3. He'll resume a starting role on the defensive line next to Jerry Tillery.
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  • Raiders' Tyree Wilson: Questionable to face Steelers

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    Wilson (illness) was a limited participant at practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Pittsburgh, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports. After missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, Wilson was able to get back to action Friday, albeit in a limited capacity. If he can't play in Week 3, 2021 third-rounder Malcolm Koonce is likely to see more reps on the edge.
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  • Raiders' Bilal Nichols: Limited Wednesday

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    Nichols (hamstring/hand) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports. The veteran defensive tackle exited Week 2 against the Bills early with a hamstring issue, and he apparently also has a hand injury on top of it. The limited practice should put Nichols on the right track for Week 3 versus Pittsburgh. He has four tackles across 71 defensive snaps on the young season.
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  • Raiders' Chandler Jones: Out indefinitely on NFI

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    Jones (personal) is out indefinitely, with the Raiders placing him on the reserve/non-football illness list Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Jones missed the first two games of the season and isn't expected back anytime soon. Rapoport notes that the pass rusher may still play for the Raiders again, though it isn't clear if a return would happen this season.
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  • Raiders' Maxx Crosby: Decent showing in blowout loss

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    Crosby recorded seven tackles in Sunday's 38-10 loss at Buffalo. In a game where Las Vegas as a whole struggled to do pretty much anything, Crosby wasn't able to get to the quarterback as a pass rusher. However, he did partially make up for that in IDP leagues by posting a solid tackle total. Game script should be a bit more favorable in Week 3 when Crosby and the Raiders host Pittsburgh.
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  • Raiders' Divine Deablo: Double-digit tackles in loss

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    Deablo recorded 10 tackles, including a sack, in Sunday's 38-10 loss at the Bills. Deablo followed up a good Week 1 performance with an even better showing in Week 2, even getting to Josh Allen for the first sack of his career. He's well on track to get to 100 tackles for the first time in as many seasons, meaning he profiles as a fine IDP option when healthy.
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  • Raiders' Robert Spillane: Huge game in Week 2

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    Spillane recorded 14 tackles, including a sack, in Sunday's 38-10 loss at Buffalo. In a game where the Bills ran the ball more often than usual, Spillane was busy, and he racked up the tackle numbers to show it. He's easily on pace for the first 100-tackle season of his career, and he should continue to be a solid IDP option as long as he's healthy, especially if Las Vegas continues to find itself in negative game script situations.
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  • Raiders' Bilal Nichols: Departs with injury

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    Nichols has exited Sunday's game against the Bills with a hamstring injury. Nichols is questionable to return, which will leave the team short-handed on the interior of the defensive line. Adam Butler and John Jenkins will both have an opportunity for extra snaps while Nichols is off the field.
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